Responsiveness of the Bridge Tests in Non-specific Low Back Pain (NCT03879031) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Responsiveness of the Bridge Tests in Non-specific Low Back Pain
Italy139 participantsStarted 2019-03-20
Plain-language summary
This observational study aims to investigate the internal responsiveness and external responsiveness of the Bridge Tests (supine bridge test, prone bridge test, and side bridge test) in relation to pain and disability, in subjects with subacute and chronic non-specific low back pain submitted to a physical therapy program.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Non-specific subacute or chronic low back pain (low back pain from 1 month or more, not related to specific pathologies);
* Low back pain, with or without irradiation to the lower limb, noted as ≥2 on a scale of 0-10;
* Good comprehension of written and spoken Italian Language;
* Informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute low back pain;
* Specific causes of low back pain (truma, herniated disc, vertebral deformity, fractures, dislocations);
* Central or peripheral neurologic signs;
* Systemic pathologies;
* Rheumatic disorders;
* Neuromuscular pathologies;
* Tumors;
* Cognitive deficits;
* Surgical interventions in the last six months prior to the study;
* Osteoporosis.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Changes in low back pain over time
Timeframe: Time zero: at baseline - Time one: at the end of the last session of physical therapy treatment (8 weeks after Time zero)
2
Changes in lumbar disability over time
Timeframe: Time zero: at baseline - Time one: at the end of the last session of physical therapy treatment (8 weeks after Time zero)